What’s going on? BlackRock thinks that gold might not protect investors that much. What does that mean? Gold is typically thought of as a hedge: protecting investors from inflation by rising alongside the prices of goods and services and stock market drops (given that investors usually buy gold in bear times). But BlackRock thinks there…
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Ep 133: Shell’s worse-than-expected Q4 performance
What’s going on? Shell’s Q4 earning missed analysts’ expectations with an 87% drop in profit But its dividend is upped. What does that mean? 2020 was hard for oil companies, with ongoing travel restrictions. Shell’s feeling surprisingly optimistic about the scenario of economic recovery by the 2nd half of 2021 with the vaccine. Shell reckons…
Ep 107: Climb And Punishment
What’s Going On Here? Take a long look at your dividends, because they could be your last for a while: Goldman Sachs reckons coronavirus support for large companies has put cash payouts at risk. What Does This Mean? In its analysis of major European companies’ dividends, Goldman concluded that since this year’s payouts are mostly paid…
Ep 101: JPMorgan’s ‘High-Class Problem’: Its Rising Stock Makes Buybacks More Expensive
What’s going on here? Jamie Dimon is facing a problem: a lot of cash and an expensive stock. Over the past three years, Mr. Dimon’s JPMorgan has spent most of its profit on share repurchases, which has been a boon for shareholders. The issue now is that JPMorgan shares, are getting more expensive. Analysts and…
Journal Report 5: Better Buy: Procter & Gamble vs. Coca-Cola
Introduction Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola have more in common than just age. Both are part of one of the most elite clubs in the stock market: the Dividend Aristocrats. The 57 companies in this group have not only paid out dividends without fail for 25 years, but also increased the dividend payout every year over that span….
Ep 61: Microsoft? Word
What’s Going On Here? Microsoft, the world’s biggest public company, got even bigger when investors double-clicked its stock after it announced a higher-than-expected dividend and fresh round of share buybacks. What Does This Mean? Even if you don’t own Microsoft shares directly, its sheer size – 4% of the US stock market – gives it a lot of sway over…
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